The Wayro route from León to Pabellón de Arteaga is 96 miles (154 km), about 1 h 56 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 96 mi (154 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | GTO 37 → MEX-45D → MEX-45 |
| Mexican states on the route | Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3), Aguascalientes (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-45D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from León to Pabellón de Arteaga is like
MEX-45D (52 mi) and MEX-45 (30 mi) carry about 85% of the 96 miles. MEX-45D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-45 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Guanajuato, Jalisco, Aguascalientes. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from León to Pabellón de Arteaga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guanajuato |
| GTO 37 | 2–6 | 4 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 6–58 | 52 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-45 | 58–88 | 30 | Jalisco, Aguascalientes |
| local roads | 88–96 | 8 | Aguascalientes |
- Mile 14 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 63 of this route: Jalisco → Aguascalientes (state line)
Stops between León and Pabellón de Arteaga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Descubre (mile 75), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 77)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (mile 79)
- Museums and history: Museo Descubre (mile 75), Museum of Contemporary Art (mile 77)
Museo Descubre
Museo Descubre is a hands-on, interactive museum in the city of Aguascalientes whose spiral-shaped interior leads inward along various paths of knowledge.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Aguascalientes' Museum of Contemporary Art shows works by contemporary Mexican artists in its Jesús F. Contreras gallery.
Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl
The Jardín Botánico Rey Nezahualcóyotl is a botanical garden that falls under the administration of the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes.
When you get to Pabellón de Arteaga
Museo de la Insurgencia
Set in a 17th-century estate, the Museo de la Insurgencia opened in 1964 to tell the story of Mexico's independence movement. One hall shows farm, mining and textile tools from hacienda work; another displays everyday objects from past eras.
More drives to Pabellón de Arteaga
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From León to other places in Mexico
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- León to Zacatecas
- León to Amatitán
- León to Tequila
- León to Jerez, Zacatecas
- León to San Luis Soyatlán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from León to Pabellón de Arteaga?
About 1 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
How far is Pabellón de Arteaga from León by car?
About 96 miles (154 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from León to Pabellón de Arteaga?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from León to Pabellón de Arteaga?
The U.S. State Department rates Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Aguascalientes Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from León to Pabellón de Arteaga use?
In order: GTO 37, MEX-45D and MEX-45. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between León and Pabellón de Arteaga?
Closest to the road: Museo Descubre (museum, mile 75, 0.2 mi from the route); Museum of Contemporary Art (art museum, mile 77, 0.2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico Rey Netzahualcoyotl (botanical garden, mile 79, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway mile markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.